What draws me to witchcraft?
I like witchcraft like sympathetic magic, where I work with symbolism and linked meanings to bring about an outcome I want. I like making spell jars, candle spells, necklace vial spells, and charming objects. Kitchen magic is also a favorite of mine. I like creating tasty food with hidden meanings and charged intentions.
How do I see the divine?
I see the divine as being a part of everything, both living and non-living. Everything in this world has energy, and its a reflection of the higher energy out there. In other words, God is an energy force that is everything in this universe. Deities are types of energies that dwell in the Otherworld. They hold jurisdiction over certain things, but the big energy is the end-all-be-all divinity of the universe.
What in witchcraft makes me happy?
I like the agency and the initiative of witchcraft, and the research that goes into creating spells and rituals. I love looking up information on ingredients, and writing about all that I learn. I love taking inspiration from the natural world for my worldviews and artistic imaginings.
Do I want to follow a path that has to do with a little nature, or a lot of nature?
I want a path that is very dependant on nature and its cycles, as I love noticing the changes and the atmospheres. I am very interested in local flora and fauna, weather phenomena, and habitats. I'm all about that circle of life. We are not above nature, but a part of it.
What areas of witchcraft would I like to learn more about?
I want to learn more about divination techniques like scrying with water or a mirror, ouija, pendulum magic, mediumship, sensing energies around me, and I want to learn more about local flora and their purposes.
Where do my witchy talents lie?
I'm good at reading Tarot cards, and I'm good at sympathetic magic that helps me stay calm and motivated. Self-care magic is awesome. I can visualize great, and draw what I see with detail. Â
What kind of deities, if any, do I want to honor?
I want to honor deities that reflect the circle of life and the notion that nature has its own ways to exist. I'm of the belief that humans are a part of nature, and we are just at the mercy of the elements like anything else. It's important for me to honor deities that rule over this notion. I also like deities that protect the home and family. Creating a secure and balanced home is a dream of mine.
How do I believe magic works?
I believe magic works in that you create a sequence of combined elements, symbols and correspondences, and with that focused intention, you send energy out to the universe, and the universe uses that energy to mold the situation. It sometimes falls outside of human understanding, and the situation may not always go as expected, but the focused intention and the willpower is the magic. Ingredients are amplifiers and magnets.
Simple or elaborate spells/rituals? Why?
I like simple spells and elaborate rituals. I love spells on the go for self-care, and charmed necklaces for my intentions. Color magic is my favorite, and I use it in my artwork. Rituals however, I love writing the script, researching the intention and correspondences, composing odes to the deities and elements. creating rituals for seasonal changes and deity honoring. Â
What are my views on cursing/hexing?
I'm not the type to do it, and don't have the willpower or the emotional capacity to harm someone that way, but I understand why other people do it. To each their own.
Do I want to practice something similar to my ancestors?
I'm starting to include Christian elements in my practice, and saint veneration is something my ancestors did. Marian veneration too. I'm also starting to research Innu beliefs to understand how this land is seen by their culture. Rituals though are either Christian or composed by me.
What are the basic morals and ethics I feel I should live by?
Don't appropriate something you don't understand or don't have permission to do, understand where your belief systems come from, and research all that you do vigorously. Do not harm anyone. Recognize the light in everybody, and know that even if there are evil actions in the world, lost souls are many. Some have gone too far, while others need help.
What in nature am I drawn to; the ocean, animals, the trees, etc?
I am drawn to coniferous forests, rivers, birch forests, major mountain ranges, the arctic and taiga, and hillsides. I am drawn to black bears and felines. I want to be closer to the ocean, but I am terrified of it and all the big animals in it, though I find it fascinating.
Which (witchy) holidays, if any, would I like to celebrate and how?
I love Beltane, Samhain, Yule the most. I love the energy of those holidays, and how the natural world around me looks and smells at this time. I like the liminality of Bealtaine and Samhain, where the spirit world feels closer to us and it feels ethereal. Yule is great, because it's the darkest day of the year, and I adore the winter snow's glow with the moon and the promise of more light afterwards. I love Imbolc because itâs Brigidâs Day! I'm more Easter when it comes to Ostara, so its more Christian for me. The summer solstice doesn' t do much for me, and the fall equinox does not really give much energy.
How do I believe divination works?
I believe it works by opening myself up to receiving the answer, and to focus my intentions on my goals. I am still rather new to other forms of divination than the Tarot and even then I'm still learning. I believe that it works by inferring on the energies people give off, and our connection to the Otherworld, the spirits and the energies of nature.
Would I like to work with a group some of the time, all of the time or not at all?
I like to personalize my practice, so working in a group has never really jived well with me. I get too distracted. But I would like to practice with a trusted and loving partner.
Which aspects of witchcraft appeal to me most, which the least?
Sympathetic magic is appealing, as is understanding the cycles of nature and how the elements function within us and outside. I like the moon's energies influencing the power of the spell. I like the visualization and the intention-setting. I don't like harmful magics or hexing.
What do I believe happens to us when we die?
I believe we go to our inner-most appreciated space, where we are at our most atmospherically at peace. It is devoid of physical ills and pain, and you may simply just be. Otherwise, I'm not sure of anything else. But I do believe we go back towards nourishing the earth so that living beings can keep living.
How do I see mythological creatures?
I see them as energy carriers of the fears and hopes of mankind. They have power, but we may choose to either honor them or defend against their energies. I am wary of trickster figures and dangerous beings.
When do I feel most magical?
Autumn when the leaves have turned, in the first snowfall, in the depths of winter, at the waxing half moon, at twilight, in the months of May, October, December, January and February, when the moon is full and I'm in the woods or near the ocean.
How much is witchcraft woven into my daily life; is this too much, too little or just enough?
Witchcraft is woven into my kitchen time, artistic skills and projects, and intention-setting spells for love, finance and self-care. It could be more involved, but I'm happy with where it is now.
What kind of witch do I feel I am?
I feel like I am a green witch, with smatterings of kitchen witch, art witch, and Christian witch.
Which texts/quotes best describe my current path?
The Path of a Christian Witch, and the book on Folk spells are the two texts right now that are important for me. They mix Christian teachings, figures and myths to witchcraft and spirituality, and I'm loving it. Norse mythology is another big one, as do texts on the way nature operates scientifically. The books on the zoology of animals in Innu culture are also very informative, as as Canadian plant guides.
Do I like research and gathering info, or do I like things handed to me?
I adore research! There's no other way to grow in this path. I read from many sources, I cross-examine, and I write.
Which things about witchcraft worry or scare me?
I worry about making pacts with forces I am too inexperienced to deal with, or go into mediumship and become estranged from reality. I am terrified of being ungrounded and unprotected.
What is my favourite element?
Water. I have a whole book that explains how it behaves, how it changes, and its different forms. It fascinates me. I like how it's soothing in one context, but it can also be the most dangerous element on earth. It's powerful, mutable, and morphing. It's also what I feel my inner world is like, with changing emotions, energy tides, and energetic pulls. I identify with water the most.
How do I see gender (roles) in witchcraft?
Gender is fluid, and we all carry energies of both genders to make something unique. While there may be consort deity pairings, I believe every deity has its own energy that does not depend on gender.
Am I interested more in magic, or spirituality?
I am very ritual-oriented most of the time, but I like my magic to be subtle.
Do I like to be told how to do things, or would I rather figure it out on my own?
A mix of both. It depends on what it is. If it's something I'm not initially comfortable with, I need someone to guide me through a book or a talk. If it's something I can create, then I'm all fine by myself.
What do I gain from witchcraft and magic?
I gain a sense of control over a certain situation, I can neutralize my turbulent emotions, and focus my intentions more. I grow in visualizations, and I like seeing the results of my magic when successful. It is interesting to see my magic deflect or backfire, as I've tried it with dating. Basically, I like the insight magic gives.
What subject do I love to study?
History, cultural history, natural processes, habitats, folk practices, myths and legends.
What is my favourite type of magic; candle, sympathetic, sigils, etc?
Candle, sympathetic, art, sigils, runes, kitchen, water, fire cleansing.
What would my perfect witchy day be like?
I would make a kitchen witch breakfast filled with intention, take my time eating it, choose a tea that is appropriate for the energy I need for that day. I would dress in my garb, grab my staff, pack my sketchbook, painting supplies, and vials/book for pressing plants, and head out to the trail. I would explore the woods and its hidden corners, I would sit somewhere for an hour and soak in its energy to feel it, and paint things that move me, and get lost in that painting's colors and atmosphere. I would collect plants in the area that I want to know more about for magic, and then I would go back home, and arrange my altars for the intentions of my practice, or study the plants I found. I would make a kitchen witch meal for supper. I would play my most witchy tunes, and light every candle I own, and dance in my space to raise my energy. I would take a walk at twilight, and sit under a tree, looking at the moon and appreciating its glow. I would end my day with a sympathetic spell under that tree, and finish the day at home with a nice herbal tea. If I had dreams that night, I would draw and color what I saw.
Would I want to be dedicated/initiated?
I want to dedicate myself to my path. Initiated doesn't really seem all that necessary.
Who do I honor (ex: deities, ancestors, myself, etc), and how do I, or would I like to, honor them?
I want to honor deities with their individual shrines for times of the year, or where they have jurisdiction (ie. Skadi during winter near my north window, Brigid in my kitchen year-round, Cernunnos in my backyard woods). My ancestors are honored in scrapbooks, biographies, and research I do on them and their cultures. Photographs too. I want to honor myself with things I enjoy, such as scents and colors, and decor. Atmosphere is everything for me.
How do I create a sacred/witchy space?
With a ton of decor. I am not a minimalist witch. Atmosphere-setting is my favorite thing.
What do I believe is needed for a succesful spell/ritual?
Intention, strength of emotion, thoughtfulness, and the will to accept the process and consequences.
Which cultures do I draw from in my witchcraft?
Norse (only for the aspect of their religion as being influenced by winter and their environment), French, Irish, French Canadian, Acadian, Innu-Algonquian (only the knowledge of animal symbolism and plant meanings and how nature is viewed, not the actual rituals and practices that I am not privy to.) Most of the cultures involved come from my family tree, or distant connections.
What is my learning style; books, websites, videos, more hands-on?
Books. I love books to no end. Websites are useful too, especially for practices I can't find in academic circles. I only do hands-on if I want to do a spell, or research a plant.
What, if anything, in my mundane life influences my witchcraft?
Cooking, baking, cleaning, and walking outside.
What are my hobbies, how do I (or can I) incorporate them in my witchcraft?
Sewing and painting can definitely be included in my witchcraft, with creating poppets, ritual robes, quilts etc with charmed colored threads and fabrics. Paintings can be charged with atmosphere, to honor a deity, or to channel my visualizations into being.
What would my dream witchy life/sacred space/home look like? What steps can I take to work towards it?
My dream witchy life would be to live near a farmers' market for fresh ingredients, and living from my art (painting, sewing, drawing, reading Tarot). I would live with a partner that is also witchy, and run my household magically, with protection spells at the doorways and windows, and cleansing when necessary as I do the cleaning. I would focus my witchcraft in cooking and baking. I would like to create magic with my partner. I also want to celebrate my holidays with someone special, instead of alone. My dream sacred space would be little shrines in appropriate places and times of year, with offerings done regularly. I would have a witchy cabin in the backyard where I do my spells and rituals, with a yard big enough to have a fire pit, and woods to roam in. I would have a garden of herbs and flowers where my ingredients for spells may be from. I would make my own candles with intention, and bake with ceremony. I want to set up an ancestor corner every Samhain. I want to keep a library room with all my witchy books and research books, and my antiques, so that I have a space worthy of studying in. Oh at this point, it's setting up my life as I live alone for the first time, and cultivate my relationships to make this happen. I can start by actioning and trying an aspect of witchcraft I've been meaning to do, finally do it. Do one witchy thing each day, no matter what. It can be complex or simple.
What symbols correspond with me; runes, animals, flowers, gemstones, etc?
Ice, snow, the arctic landscapes, mountains, snowshoe trails, black bear, house cat, fox, otter, owl, violet, rose, lilac, hydrangea, bindweed, moss, cedar, fir, pine, birch, oak, willow, autumn leaves, ivy, moonstone, amethyst, lapis lazuli, labradorite, selenite, aquamarine, Algiz, Fehu, Isa, Jera, winter, sandalwood, lavender. Cold colors, water and earth. Fire element in the kitchen and in candle magic.
Am I an open and proud witch, or do I (need to) hide my craft?
I'm an open and proud witch, though I hardly divulge what I do. I don't hide the fact that I'm a witch though.
What are my favourite witchy items/tools; divination tool, ritual tool, dĂŠcor, clothing, etc?
Staff that my grandfather carved for me with a wolf head painted on it, my sycamore with a raven feather core wand, wooden porridge stick (kitchen witch wand)
Big abalone shell, crystals (Selenite ball, amethyst geode, palm-sized crystals, citrine)
Fairy Tarot deck, Shaman Oracle Cards, Lenormand deck, runes, scrying bowl, magical chalkboard. Lapis lazuli pendulum with a compartment inside, clear quartz, rose quartz, smokey quartz, selenite pendulums. I have too many pendulums. My ultimate favorite is my labradorite one, divination dice.
Lockets, my pentacle necklace, my fleur-de-lys sterling silver pendant, my bottle pendants, my wooden cross, my citrine and opal sun pendants, amber pendant, amethyst fairy pendant. Prayer beads (ocean, Freyja, rosary, fluorite, as well as the mini prayer beads to Skadi and Cernunnos).
Linen grey dress and silver fox pelt stole, my grey and blue cape, my blue striped house dress, my brown lace-up traveling dress, my brown house dress, my bees apron, my rami mantelet, Irish wool tunic cardigan, green cotton capelet. My leather cow hide messenger bag. My ceinture flechee, house moccasins. Leather pouch talisman necklace.
Watercolor set and journal, my mini altar boxes for Freyja, Skadi, Cernunnos, Brigid, my black bear claw, my moon and sun candle-holders, my trinity wooden door sign, my bells string, my ancestor images, research and notes, my tiny black bear figurine, my dream catcher with chimes.
What is holding me back in my craft?
My lack of action, at not following through on what I've researched and actually living it. I can read all I want, but I could do more meditation and explore more of what I research hands-on.
What is my pre-spell/ritual routine?
I take a shower, put on my ritual attire and makeup if needed, light my incense and candles, and play appropriate playlist curated to the ritual at hand. I need to ground with "the leaves on the trees, reach up to the sky, as their roots reach down, to the deep dark Earth." and center to "Air I am, Fire I am, Earth Water, and Spirit I am.". It gets me in the magical headspace.
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